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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.56, 158.07 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.56, 158.07 and 69.38 is: 103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.56 : 158.07 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.56/158.07 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.56x = 158.07 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.56x = 10,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,966.90/105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.89

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